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  • Page 1 6F8C1877 Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 (4) All possible measures have been taken to prepare the information of this document, however, if you have any question, comment, and find any error, please contact us. TC-net and Unified Controller nv series are trademarks of Toshiba Infrastructure Systems Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 3 Indicates “Prohibition” or “You must not do”. Specific details are indicated near the symbol with pictures and text. Indicates “Mandatory Action” or “Do as indicated”. Specific details are indicated near the symbol with pictures and text. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 4 The power supply module, CPU module, conditions. and expansion IF module are dedicated to ・ Places exposed to direct sunlight. the nv series, so attach them to the nv ・ Near equipment that generates strong series base unit. radio waves or magnetic fields.
  • Page 5 Emergency stop circuit, interlock circuit, etc. are configured outside the nv series. If a failure or malfunction occurs in the nv series, may cause human injury or machine damage. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 6 Safety Prec autions for D ail y Us es ambient Do not touch the module or unit temperature or internal temperature terminals while power is on. of the device rises abnormally or the device fails. Failure to do so may cause electric shock.
  • Page 7 It may cause explosion or fire. during inspection. There is a risk of electric shock. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 8 Safety Prec autions for Dis posal Do not throw lithium battery into fire. There is a danger of explosion. Follow local government regulations nv series units and modules are or rules when disposing of lithium treated as industrial waste. batteries It may cause environmental damage.
  • Page 9 The Company will not responsible for any damages caused by malfunction from combination with connection devices. ■ The Company will not responsible for any damages caused by malfunction from combination with customer-created application programs. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 10 Prec autions on Us age ● About installation ・ Do not drop or hit the device or module, and do not subject them to strong shock. It may cause a failure. Mobile phone, PHS, etc. shall be used at least 1m away from the running product, all transmission ・...
  • Page 11 Please ask those knowledge specialists to do the work. This document and other related documents are intended for those who have general knowledge of handling control devices. If you have any or further questions about the contents, please ask. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 12 V series Programming Instructions (LD/FBD/SFC/ST) Describes the specification details of each command word for the programming languages (LD, FBD, SFC) supported by the nv series and the integrated controller V series. ・ Unified Controller nv Series / Integrated Controller V Series...
  • Page 13 After reading the manual, keep it in a safe place so that you can easily access it when necessary. This product is charged for repair and replacement due to wear and friction even during the warranty period. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 14 ●Notational Promises The following symbols explain the promises to understand this manual. Explains special precautions to handle the product correctly. ◆Important: Explains what you must observe to handle the product correctly. ◆Note: Provides supplementary explanations. ◇Remark: ●How to read this manual This manual consists of the following contents.

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Check before starting ................78 Chapter 5 How to start ..................78 Start and Stop How to stop ..................80 …77 RAS ..................... 82 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ................... 87 Troubleshooting …81 xiii Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 16 Inspection ....................90 Chapter 7 Maintenance parts ................92 Maintenance and Inspection …89 Combination version ................94 Chapter 8 Maximum number of DN912 units ............94 Restrictions …93 General specifications ................96 Appendix A DN912 and BU90A specifications ............97 Specifications DN912 Communication specifications ..........

  • Page 17: Dn912 Introduction

    Chapter 1 DN912 Introduction This chapter describes the functions and features of the DN912 module, and the names and functions of each part. Functions and Features of the DN912 ............2 System Configurations ..................3 DeviceNet Network Configuration ..............5 1.3.1 Network Configuration ................

  • Page 18: Functions And Features Of The Dn912

    DeviceNet specifications and introducing compatible products. DN912 is an interface between the controller and slave devices that enables the nv series controller to input / output data as a master device on this DeviceNet with DeviceNet-compliant slave devices developed by various manufacturers.

  • Page 19: System Configurations

    The following is an example of system configuration when PU811 is used as the controller. EN811 PU811 nV-Tool Ether TC-net I/O Loop (electric) SA911 RP913 TC-net I/O Loop (optical) DN912 Anybus Configuration Manager for DeviceNet DeviceNet Drive Unit Sensor Input / Output Device Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 Introducing DN912 The TC-net I / O loop using DN912 has a one-loop configuration. When using DN912 with the unified controller type1, set “1” for “Number of I / O loops” in the [Module parameter]-[I / O loop] tab of the controller. 6F8C1877...

  • Page 21: Devicenet Network Configurations

    The maximum length of the trunk line varies depending on the communication speed of the network and the type of cable used. For details, see "(3) Maximum network length". Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 Introducing DN912 Branch configuration Node 45 Termination Node 35 Multiport tap Node 50 Node 30 Node 55 Node 40 Node 60 Termination Multiport tap No drop line configuration Multidrop configuration Node 0 Trunk line Node Node Node Node Node 5 Drop line Short drop line configuration...
  • Page 23 The maximum cable length is shown in Table 1-2. In this case, the "maximum trunk length between two nodes" is as follows. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 24 Chapter 1 Introducing DN912 Max. length of trunk line between two nodes = Max. cable length (value in Table 1.2) -Drop line length of nodes at both ends of trunk line In the case of Figure 1-5, the maximum trunk line length from Node 0 to Node n is the maximum cable length (Table 1-2) minus the drop line length of Node 0 and Node n.

  • Page 25: Terminating Resistor

    - Do not attach a terminating resistor to the node. It may cause a communication error. - Do not attach a terminating resistor to the end of a drop line. Install only at both ends of the trunk line. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 26: Standards

    Chapter 1 Introducing DN912 1.4 Standards DeviceNet has been standardized and specified by Rockwell Automation as a device level network for factory automation. Currently, a non-profit organization called ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendor Association) plays a leading role in maintaining, expanding, and introducing compatible products for DeviceNet. DeviceNet standards include “Volume I: DeviceNet Communication Model and Protocol”...

  • Page 27: Basic Functions

    Slave 1 Slave 5 Photoelectric Proximity sensor Actuator sensor NA = 19 NA = 52 NA = 22 Poll command Poll response Figure 1-7 Example of Poll command / response method Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 28: Bit-Strobe Command / Response

    Chapter 1 Introducing DN912 (2) Poll response The slave device that receives the poll command sends an arbitrary amount of response data to the master device. The content of the response data depends on the specifications of the slave device. The controller uses network variables to read the response data of polling from DN912.
  • Page 29 Sensor Sensor Actuator NA = 23 NA = 52 NA = 19 NA = 21 NA = 22 Bit-strobe command Bit-strobe response Figure 1-8 Example of bit-strobe command / response method Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 30: Data Update Cycle Of Controller And Dn912

    Chapter 1 Introducing DN912 Data update cycle of controller and DN912 1.5.3 As described in the previous section, the communication function between the DN912 and the slave device has a poll command / response method and a bit-strobe command / response method. On the other hand, there are two modes of data exchange between the controller and the module: synchronous mode and asynchronous mode.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts This section describes the names and functions of each part of the DN912 module. Names of parts ....................16 Functions of parts ..................17...

  • Page 32: Names Of Parts

    Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts 2.1 Names of parts Figure 2-1 shows the name of each part of the DN912 module and the I / O base unit BU90A. TC-net I/O loop state display LED TC-net loop address setting switch TC-net I/O loop connector Operation mode...

  • Page 33: Functions Of Parts

    Blinking: LP2 communication is running (normal) OFF: LP2 No transmission is running (abnormal) ◇ Remark - When the maintenance switch is set to the maintenance state (MAINT), all LEDs go off. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts ■TC-net I/O loop address setting switch Refer to “4.1 Switch setting” for the setting contents. ■Operation mode setting switch (MODE) Turn off all 4-bit operation mode setting switches before use. Before turning on the module, make sure all switches are OFF.
  • Page 35 Set the data rate of DeviceNet and the node address of DN912. Refer to Chapter 4 for the setting. ■DeviceNet communication connector Connect the DeviceNet communication cable. See Chapter 3 for wiring. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 36 Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Parts 6F8C1877...
  • Page 37 Chapter 3 Install and Wiring This section describes how to mount the DN912 module and how to connect various cables. Types of I/O base unit ................... 24 Module installation ..................25 3.2.1 Vertical mounting of the module ............25 3.2.2 Horizontal mounting of module ..............
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 Installation and Wiring Before installing / removing the module, make sure that the power of the I/O base unit on which the DN912 module being mounted is OFF There is a risk of electric shock and malfunction. Do not touch the internal part of the product. There is a risk of electric shock.
  • Page 39 During DeviceNet communication, check the transceiver on the application level. DN912 has not verified communication with all DeviceNet devices. Make sure that your system does not operate abnormally before operating it. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 40: Types Of I/O Base Unit

    Chapter 3 Installation and Wiring 3.1 Types of I/O base unit The DN912 is mounted on the I/O base unit “BU90A” (hereinafter referred as “base unit” unless necessary) Refer to “Appendix A” for the specifications of the base unit. 6F8C1877...

  • Page 41: Module Installation

    Attach DIN rail stoppers at the upper and lower ends of the base unit, and fix the base unit so that it will not fall align the DIN rail. DIN rail DIN rail-stopper (upper end) Base unit DIN rail-stopper (lower end) Figure 3-1 Mounting the base unit on a DIN rail Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 Installation and Wiring When using in large vibrations occur environment, attach a cushion rubber cap (ADP901) or a cushioning materials between the base unit and the DIN rail stopper. Otherwise, the case may be damaged or scratched. Connect the power supply terminal block of the base unit (BU90A) of DN912 Connect 24 VDC, 0 V, and FG (D-class dedicated ground) to the power terminal block of the base unit (BU90A) of DN912.
  • Page 43 Figure 3-3 Module installation Check before operation Before turning on the power and operating the product, make sure that the switch settings, installation, and wiring are as described in this manual. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 44: Horizontal Mounting Of Module

    Chapter 3 Installation and Wiring Horizontal mounting of module 3.2.2 Do not connect / disconnect wiring or attach / remove/ replace the base unit while the power is on. Failure to do so, may cause electric shock or malfunction. When mounting horizontally, secure a space 0f 50mm or more at the top and bottom of the base unit on which the DN912 is mounted.

  • Page 45: Connection Of Tc-Net I/O Loop Transmission Connector

    - Use an optical fiber (double LC connector, core diameter / clad diameter 50/125/62.5/125) for the optical transmission cable connected to the TC-net I/O loop. - For precautions on handling optical transmissions on handling optical transmission cables, refer to the “Unified Controller nv Series High-Speed Serial I/O System TC-net I/O Operation Manual (6F8C1240)” SA912 DN912...
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 Installation and Wiring SA911 Transmission cable (electric) Connect from the preceding LP2 RP913 Connect to the latter part LP1 DN912 DN912 Transmission cable (optical) Figure 3-6 Connection of TC-net I/O loop transmission cable (when electric and optical cables are mixed) 6F8C1877...

  • Page 47: Connecting Devicenet Cable To Connector

    When connecting DeviceNet cable to the network connector, be cautious on incorrect wiring. Communication with other nodes may not be possible due to a short circuit of the network power supply. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 48: Network Side Connector

    Chapter 3 Installation and Wiring Network side connector 3.4.1 The DN912 uses a plug connector (open type), and the DN912 comes with the network side connector on the right in Figure 3-7. The connector on the left side of Figure 3-7, which can be purchased separately, has 2 rows (upper and lower rows) of holes for inserting cables, so that the DN912 can be connected in the middle of a network daisy chain connection.

  • Page 49: Connecting Devicenet Cable To Connector

    Tighten the cable fixing screw to fix each cable. Cable fixing screw Color display Black Blue White Shield Figure 3-9 Cable connection to network side connector Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 50: Network Power And Ground

    Chapter 3 Installation and Wiring 3.5 Network power and ground In the DeviceNet, the power for communication is supplied from the power line (V+/V-) of the DeviceNet cable via the network connector. This section describes how to supply network power to the DeviceNet cable and how to configure the network power.

  • Page 51: Network Configuration Method

    1.03 0.89 0.78 0.69 0.63 Maximum current of thick cable 8.00 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 Cable length [m] Figure 3-11 Trunk current (when thick cable is used) Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 52 Chapter 3 Installation and Wiring Trunk line using thin cable : Maximum 3A Cable length [m] 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.06 1.57 1.26 1.06 0.91 0.80 0.71 0.64 Max. current [A] Maximum current of thin cable 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.00 Cable [m]...
  • Page 53 Use a network power supply with a rated current of 0.65A or more. (Select a product with sufficient margin in consideration of usage condition, etc.) Figure 3-13 Example of single power supply termination connection Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 Installation and Wiring (4) Single power supply central connection In this part, a network power supply is placed at the center of a trunk line (using thick cables) with a total length of 240 m. The current consumption of each node is shown in Figure 3-13 below. By placing the network power supply centrally, it is possible to supply maximum current in each direction of the network.
  • Page 55 From Figure 3-11, the maximum current that can flow in the cable = about 2.56 A (calculated by linear approximation between 100 to 150m). d) Section 1 is overloaded because of total current consumption < maximum current. Solution: Move the power tap to the overload section. See Figure 3-16. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 Installation and Wiring Section 1 Section 2 100m 140m Node Node Node Node Node Power Node 1.1A 1.25A 0.5A 0.25A 0.25A 0.85A Network power supply Figure 3-16 Example of overload solutions a) Section 1 current consumption = 1.1A + 1.25A = 2.35A a') Section 2 current consumption = 0.5A + 0.25A + 0.25A + 0.85A = 1.85A b) Section 1 total extension = 100 m b') Section 2 total extension = 140 m...

  • Page 57: Network Power Supply

    DeviceNet specifications. Also, make sure that the operation is normal before using it. Important - The network power supply must have a current capacity sufficiently higher than the total current consumption required by the network. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 58: Network Grounding

    Chapter 3 Installation and Wiring Network grounding 3.5.4 In DeviceNet, the network is grounded at one point (Class D grounding for control devices) Grounding at multiple points may cause ground loops. On the contrary, if the network is not grounded, malfunctions can easily occur due to external noise.

  • Page 59: Replacing The Module

    The antistatic mat is grounded. It may cause damage or failure of the module. Turn off the power when replacing the DN912 module. It may cause damage or failure of the module. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 60: Removing The Module / Base Unit

    Chapter 3 Installation and Wiring 3.7 Removing the module / base unit To remove the module, reverse the procedure in "3.2 Module installation". At this time, turn off the power of the base unit. To remove the base unit from the DIN rail, remove all cables and slide the stopper (white plastic) on the back of the base unit to the outside with a screwdriver to remove it.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 Settings This section describes switches settings, configuration tools, and nV-Tool settings for DN912. Switches setting .................... 46 4.1.1 TC-net I/O loop address setting switch ..........46 4.1.2 DeviceNet communication speed and node address setting switch ..46 DN912 scan block ..................47 DN912 module parameters ................

  • Page 62: Switches Setting

    Chapter 4 Settings 4.1 Switches setting 4.1.1 TC-net I/O loop address setting switch The switch that determines the TC-net I/O loop address of DN912 is in the BU90A unit. Table 4-1 shows the settings for the TC-net I/O loop address setting switch. Table 4-1 Loop address setting switch settings Switch name Settings Note...

  • Page 63: Dn912 Scan Block

    Output area (378W + reserved 6W) (378W + reserved 6W) Bit-strobe output area Reserved area (576W) Reserved area (576W) RAS input area (64W) Figure 4-2 DN912 TC-net I/O scan block configuration Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 64: Dn912 Module Parameters

    Chapter 4 Settings 4.3 DN912 module parameters This section describes the DN912 module parameters that can be set with nV-Tool. * Indicates the default setting. ■High-speed scan use byte size (Output) This specified size is allocated to high-speed scan output from the beginning of the polling output area. The rest is assigned to the medium speed scan output.
  • Page 65 ： Medium speed Medium speed Input MS area I/O input Device NA=63 Fixed at Fixed at MS Medium speed Loop DeviceNet Figure 4-3 Specification of medium/high speed TC-net I/O loop scan Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 66: Devicenet Network Setting

    Figure 4-4 DeviceNet setting tool connection  Important - The network settings and setting files using “DeviceNet Wizard for TOSHIBA” used for the I/O modules DN311 and DN611A of the integrated controller V series cannot be taken over and used.
  • Page 67 (High speed) Sending block (Mid-speed) 756 bytes polling output area 12 bytes （reserve） OB16 output 8-byte bit strobe output area Figure 4-5 Example of system configuration using DN912 and its settings Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 68: Master Node Settings

    Chapter 4 Settings 4.4.1 Master node settings When using DN912 as a master node, you can register it as a master node by installing the Toshiba EDS file for DN912 (DN912.eds) in Anybus Configuration Manager (ACM). Start ACM Select [Tools] – [Install EDS-file] Figure 4-6 EDS file installation screen Select the EDS file and click the “Open”...
  • Page 69 Installing the EDS file for the slave node is the same procedure for the master node. ◇ Remark When the Toshiba EDS file for DN912 (DN912.eds) is imported into ACM, "DN912 Rev: 1.1" is displayed under [ Non ODVA members or not registered on 07-18-2003 ].

  • Page 70: Creating A New Project And Setting The Device Configuration

    Chapter 4 Settings 4.4.2 Creating a new project and setting the device configuration Describes how to create a new project. Create a new project Select [File]  [New Network] from the menu bar. Select to create a new project. Figure 4-9 Create new project 6F8C1877...
  • Page 71 You can register the master node by selecting the master node [DN912 Rev: 1.1] from the left part of the main screen and dragging and dropping it on the upper part of the [Untitled 1] area. At that time, enter the MAC-ID. Drag and drop Figure 4-10 Register the master node Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 72 Chapter 4 Settings Register the slave node Drag and drop Figure 4-11 Register the slave node 6F8C1877...
  • Page 73 Select the master (DN912) from the left part of the main screen, and right-click to display Device. Move the mouse pointer over Device to display Properties. Click this to display the Parameter setting screen. Select the Scanlist tab. Figure 4-12 Display Scanlist Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 74 Chapter 4 Settings Add slave devices to the Scanlist Select the slave node (3, 1794-ADN DeviceNet Flex I / O Adapter) on the Scanlist tab screen, and click Add. At this time, the bit strobe and polling Rx (receive size) / Tx (transmit size) setting screen is displayed. Set the size here and click OK to add the slave node to the Added area.
  • Page 75 Figure 4-14 Bit strobe and polling Rx (receive size) / Tx (transmit size) settings An example of polling Rx (receive size) / Tx (transmit size) settings is shown below. Figure 4-15 Example of transfer size setting Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 76 Chapter 4 Settings Settings confirmation After setting, check the Rx (Reception size) from the slave node and the Tx (Transmission size) from the slave node on the Input and Output tabs of the Parameter setting screen. Figure 4-16 Input tab setting Figure 4-17 Output tab setting 6F8C1877...
  • Page 77 Byte offset area. Click Automap after entering the byte offset value to change the offset. Figure 4-18 Offset modification operation Figure 4-19 Unmap execution Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 78 Chapter 4 Settings Figure 4-20 Automap operation by putting offset value Figure 4-21 Offset after modification  Important - The minimum data type of I / O variables in the nV-tool is in 1-word units. Start Address of Slave I/O starts from an even byte address.
  • Page 79 Note If the Transport Paths of ACM is not set, the Transport Paths window opens. Set the serial port from the [Serial] tab. Refer to the ACM instruction manual for details. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 80 Chapter 4 Settings 10 Connection setting with DN912 After clicking [Go Online], the following screen will be displayed during the initial setup. Click “Anybus Transport Providers”. Figure 4-24 Driver selection Then the “Transport Paths” setting screen appears. Click the “Serial” tab and then the [Create] button. Figure 4-25 Transport Paths setting screen The following connection device will be displayed.
  • Page 81 The pop-up for setting the baud rate and DeviceNet MAC ID will be displayed. Select the value according to your DeviceNet system. After selecting, click [Go Online] to connect to DN912. Figure 4-29 Baud rate / MAC ID selection Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 82 Chapter 4 Settings 11 Download to DN912 Right-click on DN912 and select “Device”  “Properties”. Figure 4-30 Master device property display In the window that appears, set Master state to Idle and click Download. This puts the master device in the Idle state.
  • Page 83 If you do not do this, the downloaded settings may not be valid. - Do not access DN912 from the DeviceNet side until you run the nv controller and DN912 is in DeviceNet online state. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 84: Setting With Engineering Tool

    This section describes how to set DN912 using the engineering tool, nV-Tool. Please use the version of nV- Tool that satisfies the combination condition described in "??". For the operation method of nV-Tool, refer to “Unified Controller nv Series / Integrated Controller V Series Engineering Tool 4 Operation Manual Basic” (6F8C1290).

  • Page 85: Dn912 Registration

    DN912] and click [OK] button. Figure 4-34 New I/O node creation screen ■Setting module parameters Start the module parameter setting screen Select [DN912-M] and select Menu－[File]－[Module Parameter]. Figure 4-35 Starting the module parameter screen Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 86 Chapter 4 Settings Input the module parameter. Figure 4-36 Setting module parameters ◇ Remark For details on module parameters, please refer to 4.3 DN912 parameters ■Register DeviceNet station Register the other station Register a station type [other station] with a new name to the station. Figure 4-37 other station registration 6F8C1877...
  • Page 87 Add the unit / module Add a new unit [DNStn] to the registered other station, and add [DN_X] as a module of that unit. Figure 4-38 Adding modules to other station Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 88: Register Network Variables

    Chapter 4 Settings 4.5.2 Register network variables Register DeviceNet network Select the network with the left-click button, right-click or select New from the [File] menu. Select [DevicenetLAN] on the [Add Network] window and click OK. Figure 4-39 Add new network Register network module Select [Module] from the registered [DevicenetLAN] and right-click or select [New] from the menu to add a module.
  • Page 89 Figure 4-40 Creating a new network module Add network variables to DevicenetLAN Select the scan memory of DeviceNetLAN and right-click or select Menu－[File]－[Talker Blocks] to open the talker block screen. Figure 4-41 Adding Network Variables Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 90 Chapter 4 Settings Register transmission node Register the block corresponding to slave I / O: output and slave I / O: input on the talker block screen. Output is DN912-M Input is DN_X Figure 4-42 Talker block screen Register network variables (Slave I/O: Output) The sending node selects the block of DN912-M and presses the [Open Network] button.

  • Page 91: Setting Ras Variables For Dn912

    DN912 can be registered as I / O variables with nV-Tool and referenced. Add I/O variables to DN912-M module Select DN912-M and right-click or select Menu－[File]－[I/O variable]. Figure 4-45 Starting the I/O variable screen Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 92 Chapter 4 Settings I/O variable registration screen On the I/O variables screen, click the [Default variables] button. Figure 4-46 I/O variable registration screen Figure 4-47 After I/O variable default registration screen For the contents of I / O variables, please refer to Chapter 6 RAS. 6F8C1877...
  • Page 93 Chapter 5 Start and Stop This section describes how to start and stop the DN912 module. Check before starting ..................78 How to start ....................78 How to stop ....................80...

  • Page 94: Check Before Starting

    5.1 Check before starting Check the settings and wiring before starting. Refer to [Chapter 3 Installation and Wiring] and [Chapter 4 Settings] for details. For the power supply module and controller, refer to "Unified Controller nv Series Controller Unit Instruction Manual (6F8C1220)".
  • Page 95 (minor failure)] may be registered in the system log when the controller module is switched to RUN. However, when the DeviceNet slave device starts and operates normally and enters the TC-net I / O loop of DN912, the I / O node error is recovered. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 96: How To Stop

    Turn OFF the controller unit power. For system safety, turn off the DeviceNet slave device and its load power supply before the nv series controller. Failure to do so may cause an accident or damage to the machine. The external power supply to the DeviceNet slave device should be shared with the slave I / O load power supply.
  • Page 97 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This section describes the RAS function of DN912, how to investigate the cause and take action when an error occurs. RAS ....................... 82 6.1.1 Comparison of RAS information with DN311 ........82 6.1.2 Information that can be referenced with the engineering tool ....82 Troubleshooting .....................

  • Page 98: Ras

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 RAS 6.1.1 Comparison of RAS information with DN311 A comparison of RAS information with the existing product V3 series integrated controller DN311 module shows below in Table 6-1 and Table 6-2. Table 6-1 RAS information area DN311 DN912 Network power supply existence (1W)
  • Page 99 "DN_NOD_FLT_**". However, it is necessary to take into consideration that 1 is set in the MAC ID of DN912 itself of "DN_NOD_FLT _ **" when there is no slave connected to DN912. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 100 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting (1)-2 Device State 内容 説明 Autobaud 0: DeviceNet baud rate confirmed 1: DeviceNet baud rate is indeterminate In Dup Mac Check 0: DN912 detects slave device 1: DN912 does not detect slave connection Online 0: DN912 is offline 1: DN912 is online Bus Off 0: Bus off not detected...
  • Page 101 [1 High byte] [0 Low byte] [3 High byte] [2 Low byte] [5 High byte] [4 Low byte] … … [63 High byte] [62 Low byte] The value of each node status is as follows. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 102 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Value Meaning Explanation Device is OK DUP_MAC_FAILURE Device has failed to send it’s Dup Mac message DEVICE_COMM_FAILURE Device stopped communicating WRONG_DEV_TYPE Device does not match scan list. NETWORK_FAILURE Network communication has failed. NO_MESSAGE_FOR_SCANNER Timeout with no net traffic for scanner WRONG_SIZE_DATA Data size returned does not match scanlist.

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Status name Status Interaction Normal operation Green lighting Green lighting Normal ― Abnormal Red lighting／ Red lighting／ Error Refer display operation Blinking Blinking contents in Chapter 2 p.18 and identify the cause. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 104 Collect the system log of the I/O node for problem analysis. The system log of the I/O node can be collected using the unified controller nv series / integrated controller V series engineering tool nV-Tool. The procedure for collecting system logs is as follows: Also refer to the online help of nV-Tool and the [Unified Controller nv Series / Integrated Controller V Series Engineering Tool 4 Instruction Manual Basic Edition] (6E8C4890).

  • Page 105: Maintenance And Inspection

    Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspection This section describes the daily inspections, periodic inspections and maintenance of the DN912 module. Inspection ...................... 90 7.1.1 Daily inspection ..................90 7.1.2 Periodic inspection ................91 Maintenance parts ..................92...

  • Page 106: Inspection

    Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspection Do not touch the inside of the product for safety. There is a risk of electric shock. When touching the product for cleaning, remove static electricity from human body. static electricity charged may cause damage the product. When cleaning, do not change the switch setting of the product, do not stress the cable.

  • Page 107: Periodic Inspection

    Do not modify, repair, disassemble or adjust equipment on module or board. Failure to do so might cause electric shock, fire, injury or a fault. In case of malfunction or failure, please contact our service representative. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 108: Specifications

    Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspection Table 7-1 Periodic inspection items Item Inspection contents Judgement criteria Mounting Check whether DIN rail of the base unit and the module are Loose, no backlash condition fixed to the base unit. Check if the cable connector is loose or damaged. Loose, no damage DN912 module Voltage measurement at the power supply terminal block of...
  • Page 109 Chapter 8 Restrictions This section describes restrictions such as combinations and versions when using DN912. Combination version ..................94 8.1.1 Version information ................94 Maximum number of DN912 units ..............94...

  • Page 110: Combination Version

    ODVA certification has been obtained with a combination of DN912 F / W version V01.02 and DN912.eds Rev1.1. 8.2 Maximum number of DN912 units Up to 32 units including SA911, SA912, PA912 for one unified controller nv series Controller TC-net I/O Loop SA911...
  • Page 111 Appendix A Specifications General specifications ................... 96 DN912 and BU90A specifications ..............97 DN912 Communication specifications ............98 DC24V system power supply specifications ..........99...

  • Page 112: General Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications A.1 General specifications Table A-1 General specifications Item Specifications Note Operating ambient temperature 0 – 55°C, 24 hours average temperature 40°C or less Storage temperature -40 – 70°C Operating ambient relative humidity 10 – 95%RH Level RH2 (No condensation) (Note 1) Dust 0.3 mg/m...

  • Page 113: Dn912 And Bu90A Specifications

    Network side 100mA or less (Power supply: DC24V) Communication interface DeviceNet <Note 5> This ** symbol does not indicate a wildcard. The ** symbol itself is part of the product code. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 114: Dn912 Communication Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications A.3 DN912 Communication specifications Table A-3 DN912 Communication specifications Item Specifications DeviceNet standard Medium access method CSMA / NBA method Modulation method Baseband method Transmission line type Bus type Data speed 125 kbps 250 kbps 500 kbps Network maximum length 500 m 250 m...

  • Page 115: Dc24V System Power Supply Specifications

    20.4V – 26.4V (24V +10%, -15%) voltage range Ripple voltage Max. 24V 5% (p-p) Protection circuit Have overcurrent protection and overvoltage protection circuits. Overvoltage protection should be detected in the range of 27V to 33V. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 116 Appendix A Specifications 6F8C1877...

  • Page 117: Outside Dimension

    Appendix B Outside Dimension...
  • Page 118 Appendix B Outside Dimension Shows the external dimensions when DN912 and BU90A are joint together. Unit: mm Figure B.1 External dimension 6F8C1877...

  • Page 119: Related Products

    Appendix C Related products Network components .................. 104 DeviceNet setting tool ................. 106...

  • Page 120: Network Components

    Appendix C Related products C.1 Network components This section describes DeviceNet network components other than master / slave devices (Figure C.1). The recommended peripherals are introduced below, so please purchase them as needed. For more details on each peripheral device, contact the manufacturer Node Terminator Trunk line...
  • Page 121 4 branch line from the main line DeviceBox Tap 8 Port 1485P-P8T5-T5 8 branch line from the main line Main and branch cables connected to DeviceBox Tap are loose wires for open type connectors. Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 122: Devicenet Setting Tool

    Appendix C Related products ■Others Maker: Rockwell Automation Product name Catalog No. Note Power Tap 1485T-P2T5-T5 This is a Tap to supply power to the trunk line Supply capacity 7.5A, with overcurrent protection function The main line connected to the Power Tap is not a shielded mini connector, but a loose wire for an open connector Terminator (male)
  • Page 123 Unified Controller nv Series DeviceNet Module DN912 Instruction Manual Nov. 2021 Edition Industrial Systems Division 72-34, Horikawa-cho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki 212-8585, Japan © Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation. 2020 -2021 All Rights Reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced without permission.
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